Monthly Archives: January 2009

A surprise box of sweetness

My birthday isn’t for a couple of weeks yet, but an early present arrived on Wednesday: a “fixins” box from Sketch Ice Cream, courtesy of my husband! I’m going to have to admire it for a few days before I break down and dig into the chocolate and caramel sauces …… ….. it was so […]

I want a top like this

screen shot from nytimes.com Even though I haven’t taken ballet lessons in a very long time, I still think about starting up again every now and then. But what I really would like is to look like a dancer, and this sheer turtleneck is perfect for capturing that look. Hmmmmm wonder where I could get […]

Muji Award Winners

chronotebook designed by wong kok keong/orca design judges award: 2007 did you see this in martha stewart living, january 2009? kakujio: 2.5ccs of salt for cooking>designed by de meyboom lab/yasuhito hirose + ryohei yoshiyuki judges award: 2007 camelia washing-up liquid designed by huang yi tang bronze prize: 2008 So many interesting designs to see at […]

Golden Star Tea

photo from goldenstartea.com Spotted this Golden Star White Jasmine Sparkling Tea in today’s NYTimes food section. I’m hoping to try a bottle next month when we’re in California. SaveSave

Black Pearl Press!

photos from blackpearlpress.com It’s official: my new obsession is fish. Elisabeth, I’m just smitten with your new stationery collection.  The liners are brilliant, and I’ll patiently wait (well, I’ll try, anyway) for the limited edition goodies + other items. Sooooo pretty. And 25% off through the end of January! SaveSave